Lead Investigator

Job title:

Lead Investigator

Company

Government of Alberta

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Lead Investigator
Job Requisition ID: 63053
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Grande Prairie, Peace River
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found
Classification: Standards, Safety and Compliance 6
Salary: $3,390.37 to $4,259.44 bi-weekly ($88,488 – $111,171/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade is responsible for leading efforts to grow Alberta’s economy by supporting Alberta’s entrepreneurs and employers, promoting trade and investment, helping recruit and retain workers, and promoting safe, fair and healthy workplaces by:Jobs: helping attract skilled workers and establishing and enforcing Alberta’s employment standards and laws governing the health and safety of Alberta’s workplacesEconomy: supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creationRegional development: supporting the unique economic development needs of Alberta’s various regionsTrade and investment:attracting investment: promoting trade and supporting Alberta businesses’ abilities to access new marketsTo learn more about the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade and what it has to offer, please visit: .Occupational health and safety is crucial for safeguarding workers’ well-being. It encompasses preventive measures, regulations and training to minimize workplace hazards, injuries and illnesses. Effective occupational health and safety programs prioritize risk assessment, hazard control, and employee engagement, fostering a culture of safety. Ensuring workers’ physical and mental well-being not only protects them but also supports jobs and Alberta’s economy.To learn more about the Occupational health and safety (OHS) division and what it has to offer, follow this link: .Role ResponsibilitiesAs a member of a multi-disciplinary Occupational Health and Safety Team, the incumbent leads fatal and serious incident investigations. Is responsible for all facets of investigations from onset of being assigned and responding to an incident, to reviewing the incident with injured workers and family or next of kin. Fatality and serious incident investigations are complex and require forensic type investigations. Prepare cases for prosecution and provides evidence in court regarding the investigation. Directs accompanying Occupational Health and safety Officer in processing the incident investigation. Where site conditions are not within regulatory standards, the officer works with the employer to upgrade worker protection at the work site. When conditions are such that an imminent danger exists, the officer will ensure that the imminent danger is immediately controlled. Where employers, contractors, owners and suppliers do not agree to meet the legislative standards, the officer will issue a compliance order. Incumbent to ensure employers institute controls to address non-compliance situations. If there is persistent contravention(s) at the work site, the officer will pursue a prosecution initiative to enact compliance with the legislation. The officer also performs inspections of work sites to promote compliance with health and safety regulations. The incumbent reports to the Manager, OHS Programs.Responsibilities include:
1. Leads fatal and serious incident investigations as well as directs accompanying Occupational Health and Safety Officer in processing the incident investigations

• Responding to an incident
• Information gathering
• Review of incident
• Prepares fatality or serious incident investigation findings for court (where prosecutions are warranted)
• Prepares investigation summary upon conclusion of all fatality investigations

2. Legislative/Regulatory Programs

• Identifies deficiencies in current legislation and recommend legislative amendments/changes in keeping with the industrial technology
• Provides advice and interpretation on legislation in both daily and controversial situations
• Interfaces and liaise with other officers to ensure uniformity of the application of regulations

3. Relationships

• Work with other investigations staff as well as regional staff and external stakeholders related to worksite incidents
• Work with crown prosecutors where prosecution/trials result from investigations
• Communicate with other Occupational Health and Safety Regions, other divisions of Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces as well as other government departments

Please click this to view the job description.APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .Build Collaborative Environments – Works in an open honest manner with colleaguesCreative problem Solving – Open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutionsDevelop Self and Others – Develops own career and reduces barriers for othersDrive for Results – Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching themAgility – Understands need for change and manages own emotionsQualificationsRelated degree plus related industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least 4 years of directly related investigation experience. Successful completion of OHS peace officer training and appointment as an Alberta peace officer, Level 2. Thorough knowledge of a discipline contributing to health and safety of departmental, divisional and branch goals and objectives, as well as investigation and inspection procedures.Technical requirements include:

• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures and knowledge of major industries, their practices, procedures and occupations
• Working knowledge of other jurisdictional programs and trends and may require a thorough knowledge of specific industries
• Requires excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities to identify hazards or potential hazards to determine compliance to the legislation and to find feasible solutions

Has specific knowledge of:

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code
• Provincial Offenses Procedures Act and Procedures Regulation
• Occupational Health and Safety Operational Procedures
• Public Security Peace Officer Program Policy and Procedures Manual
• Safety hazards and engineering controls
• Chemical and biological hazards and their controls
• Radiation hazards and controls
• Noise exposure and controls

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesThere are two (2) full-time Permanent positions, work hours Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours a week. Work location on 3rd floor, 3201, 10320 – 99 St, Grand Prairie.Final candidate will be required to go through security screening.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time, or full time.
For example: January 15, 2010 – June 25, 2018: Assistant (PT three 8 hour shifts/week).Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.What the GoA has to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Lavanya Jothinataraj at .

Expected salary

Location

Peace River, AB

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:59:45 GMT

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